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Dr. Valerie Elmalem, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 46
Dr. Valerie Elmalem, MD
4.7 (66 Ratings)

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Dr. Valerie Elmalem, MD is an Ophthalmologist in New York, NY.
Dr. Valerie Elmalem, MD
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Dr. Valerie Elmalem, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 46
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Valerie Elmalem, MD is an Ophthalmologist in New York, NY.

About

Dr. Elmalem graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine. Dr. Valerie Elmalem, MD is an Ophthalmologist in New York, NY and has 19 years experience. Dr. Elmalem currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mount Sinai Beth Israel. Dr. Elmalem has experience treating conditions like Paralytic Strabismus, Orbital Fracture and Hypotropia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Elmalem received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 66 times. Dr. Elmalem's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Elmalem also speaks French. Dr. Elmalem is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Paralytic Strabismus
Orbital Fracture
Hypotropia
Paralytic Strabismus
Orbital Fracture
Hypotropia
Dacryoadenitis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Hypertropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Eyelid Surgery
Entropion
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Stye
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Accommodation Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Eyelid Spasm
Headache
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Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Migraine
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Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Blepharoplasty
Blepharorrhaphy
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Excision of Chalazion
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Tear Duct Surgery
Acquired Coloboma
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Benign Tumor
Black Eye
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Brain Disorders
Brain Lesion
Brain Tumor
Cancer
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chlamydial Conjunctivitis
Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Erosion
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Eye Disease
Eye Injuries
Eye Melanoma
Eye Movement Disorders
Eye Palsy
Eye Trauma
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Growth
Eyelid Inflammation
Eyelid Lesions
Eyelid Tumor
Facial Palsy
Facial Trauma
Fourth Nerve Palsy
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Graves' Disease
Head and Neck Cancer
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Lagophthalmos
Latent Nystagmus
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Metastatic Cancer
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Nerve Cancer
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neuromyelitis Optica
Night Blindness
Nutritional Optic Neuropathy
Ophthalmoplegia
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Atrophy
Optic Nerve Disorder
Optic Nerve Tumor
Orbit Tumor
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Diseases
Orbital Lymphangioma
Orbital Lymphoma
Orbital Nerve Tumor
Panophthalmitis
Papilledema
Pars Planitis
Pediatric Cancer
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Posterior Scleritis
Posterior Uveitis
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Rhabdomyosarcoma of the Orbit
Sarcoidosis
Scleromalacia Perforans
Sebaceous Carcinoma of the Eyelid
Serous Detachment Retina
Sixth Nerve Palsy
Skin Cancer
Squamous Blepharitis
Staphyloma Posticum
Temporal Arteritis
Third Nerve Palsy
Thyroid Disease
Tonic Pupil
Toxic Optic Neuropathy
Trachoma
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Ulcer
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Ulcerative Blepharitis
Vascular Disease
Vertical Heterophoria
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Asian Eyelid Surgery
B-Scan Ultrasound
Botox® Injection
Canthoplasty and Canthopexy
Canthotomy
Cataract Removal Surgery
Conjunctivocystorhinostomy
Conjunctivoplasty
Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
Dacryoadenectomy
Dacryocystectomy
Dermal Filler
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Enucleation of Eye
Eye Examination
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Eyelid Tumor Reconstruction
Facelift
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Oculoplastic Surgery
Orbit Evisceration
Orbit Reconstruction
Orbital Exenteration
Orbital Floor Fracture Repair
Orbital Surgical Procedures
Ptosis (Eyelids) Surgery
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Reconstructive Surgery
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Lid Retraction
Scar Revision Surgery
Strabismus Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • Amerihealth
  • Anthem
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Humana
  • HealthFirst
  • Emblem Health
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Cigna
  • United Healthcare
  • Medicare

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    310 E 14th St Ste 319S, New York, NY 10003
  2. 2 Long Island Medical Laboratory
    393 Old Country Rd, Carle Place, NY 11514
  3. 3 Mount Sinai
    1 Gustave L Levy Pl, New York, NY 10029
  4. 4 The New York Eye & Ear Infirmary Ophthalmology Associates PC
    218 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
  5. 5 Office
    185 Montague St Fl 7, Brooklyn, NY 11201
  6. 6 Office
    150 Broadway Rm 502, New York, NY 10038

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Elmalem
4.7
Based on 66 Reviews
5 Stars (56)
4 Stars (6)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (1)

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Patient Reviews
Oct 09, 2024
Dr. Elmalem is an excellent doctor. She is really nice and professioinal. She took the time to listen carefully to my concerns and answer all my questions patiently. Her surgical skills are excellent. Thank you Dr. Elmalem!
— Oct 09, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
French
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Emory University Hospital
    2006
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Medical College Wisconsin
    2012
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Valerie Elmalem, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Elmalem's profile.

Dr. Elmalem frequently treats the following conditions: Paralytic Strabismus, Orbital Fracture and Hypotropia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Valerie Elmalem, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Beth Israel.

Yes, Dr. Valerie Elmalem, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mount Sinai Beth Israel

    1 E 16 St, New York, NY